Monrovia, CA vs Oroville, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Monrovia leads in crime level (8.7 vs 26.9). Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monrovia, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1798) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 36,768 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $993,177 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $93,827 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Monrovia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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